KoriEllis
08-06-2003, 09:49 PM
Posted on Wed, Aug. 06, 2003
Allen Iverson to host youth tournament in Puerto Rico
Associated Press
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Puerto Rico, officials announced Wednesday.
Puerto Rican youths aged 10 to 18 have been invited to compete in the Aug. 29 tournament in the interior city of Caguas.
"I am thrilled to be able to take my message to Puerto Rico's youth," said Iverson, a three-time NBA scoring champion and former league MVP. "I want them to understand that there is no obstacle that can prevent someone from accomplishing one's goal as long as there is discipline and commitment."
Tournament winners will receive a trip to Philadelphia to watch a 76ers' game and spend time with Iverson.
The day of the tournament, Iverson and professional Puerto Rican players will hold a basketball clinic. A local radio station, La Mix 107, will play rap music outside the gymnasium.
Allen Iverson to host youth tournament in Puerto Rico
Associated Press
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Puerto Rico, officials announced Wednesday.
Puerto Rican youths aged 10 to 18 have been invited to compete in the Aug. 29 tournament in the interior city of Caguas.
"I am thrilled to be able to take my message to Puerto Rico's youth," said Iverson, a three-time NBA scoring champion and former league MVP. "I want them to understand that there is no obstacle that can prevent someone from accomplishing one's goal as long as there is discipline and commitment."
Tournament winners will receive a trip to Philadelphia to watch a 76ers' game and spend time with Iverson.
The day of the tournament, Iverson and professional Puerto Rican players will hold a basketball clinic. A local radio station, La Mix 107, will play rap music outside the gymnasium.